Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Felton, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · West Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1699782193
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400
West Columbia, SC 291694800
(803) 936-3300
fax (803) 936-7735
Mailing address
Po Box 6069
West Columbia, SC 291716069

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 27, 2020
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #16012
Medicaid
SC #TL9854

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699782193. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
162
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$13,143
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 63 50 $48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 50 49 $126
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 21 21 $80
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 15 15 $77
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 13 13 $78

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Felton's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Felton practices Surgery Physician in West Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Richard Felton practice?
Dr. Richard Felton practices at 146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400, West Columbia, SC 291694800. Office phone: 8039363300.
What is Dr. Richard Felton's NPI?
Dr. Richard Felton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699782193, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Felton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Felton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Felton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.